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October 31, 2012

Finds/Faves: Foodie Penpals

A few weeks back (maybe a month or so), I found out (from Twitter, of course- where you can find out all sorts of cool things) about a monthly program called Foodie Penpals- which you can check out on The Lean Green Bean's blog. Sounds interesting? Fun? Yep.

I checked out all the details and signed up for October. A few days after I signed up- I found out via email who I'd be sending a foodie package to and who I'd be receiving a foodie package from. There are lots of details and this program is super organized. Lindsay- of The Lean Green Bean, does a fantastic job with this program and it's a fun way to meet other bloggers and foodies.

Here's what I received.... there was lots of colored tissue paper and crinkly stuffing inside the box-- which made it so fun to open up.

foodie penpals package from Kate

presents!

Here's what was inside (yeah- there's a picture above, but in case you want the details)

a note from Kate

recipe for Balsalmic Chocolate Truffles (written on a recipe card)

recipe for Curried Lentil and Quinoa Salad (written on a recipe card)

Trader Joe's Balsamic vinegar

Trader Joe's red split lentils

Trader Joe's organic red quinoa

4 Valrhona dark bitter chocolate bars

I can't wait to try out these recipes. I totally dug being part of the October Foodie Penpals program. Thanks to Kate for sending such fun foodie stuff. If you want to find out more and participate-- check out The Lean Green Bean blog and sign up.